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First prime: XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR or XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro Lens ?

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Arjun_R_1
Arjun_R_1 Forum Member • Posts: 76
Re: First prime: XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR or XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro Lens ?
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Seems like quite an expensive choice, no?

There are other options too, depending on how much you want to spend. For a first prime I’m not sure I’d spend that much, but then again you can eliminate the “what if” questions by getting the most expensive choice (and, if you’re happy, why not?).

Budget:

Viltrox 33mm F1.4 (doesn’t seem great but it’s cheap)

Sigma 30mm F1.4 (slightly better than viltrox but wider)

Mid:

XF 35 F2 (fast AF and WR)

XF 35mm F1.4 (great for low light shots with character)

High:

XF 30mm F2.8 (price wise it’s fairly high since it’s new)

XF 33mm F1.4 (the best, but you pay in price and size Vs the other Fujis)

I own the two Fuji 35mm primes and for low light I’d recommend getting a used XF 35mm F1.4 from MPB or KEH or somewhere with a returns policy. Plus you could sell it for similar to what you paid if you don’t like it, but you probably will

 Arjun_R_1's gear list:Arjun_R_1's gear list
Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8R LM WR Fujifilm 50-230mm II +2 more
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